what it felt like to wake up and realize I couldn’t get around. How long I sat there. How it felt hearing him laugh while I struggled. I didn’t hold anything back.
But Terry just stood there and listened.
When I was done, he looked at me with all the love in his eyes.
“I’m sorry, my love. I failed to plan things out correctly. I completely lost track of time trying to ensure the gift was ready for you.”
It wasn’t an excuse, just honesty, and that mattered more